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There’s a bit of Green in the Medals
Just a little tidbit for everyone, did you know at the Winter Olympics, the medals contained recycled material? In an effort to be green, the use of old televisions, computers, keyboards, and other electronic parts, which contain actual gold, silver, and bronze, were gathered and added to the final product.
Of the 1,000 medals produced, there is 1.52% of recycled material for gold medals, 0.12% of recycled material for silver medals, and 1.11% material for bronze medals. Sure, it may seem miniscule but interesting nonetheless.
Since 2008 University Courtyard has made major headway in “going green”. In each Going Green issue of Housing Happenings, we will highlight one of our sustainable living tips so that together we can build a more eco-friendly community.
- UC’s Sustainable Living Tip #6: Reusable water bottles being given out to students when they move in.
Volunteer for Kids Day!
Kids day (Community Service Opportunity)-Tomorrow, March 9th.
University Courtyard will be participating in the Fresno wide community service project Kids day to help raise money for Valley Children’s Hospital. We will be selling news papers on the Shaw and Cedar corners. Please sign up to help on the big poster boards in the community style halls and the Atrium. Any questions email Roehlk@csufresno.edu
Freshman Requirements
Committee Announcements
- RHA
× Meeting Day/Time/Location: Every Tuesday at 6:00pm in Atrium Conference Room.
× Brief description of the committee: The residents who live on campus are represented by a group of elected individuals who provide a variety of programs and services. Any University Courtyard resident can take advantage of what RHA has to offer. Taking part in RHA is an excellent way to develop leadership skills and become involved in the community. The main purpose of RHA is to respond to the needs and requests of residents on issues and concerns to make on-campus residential living even better:
-Leadership Opportunities
-Events
-Food
-Facilities
-Policies & procedures
- BACCHUS
× Meeting Day/Time/Location: TBA
× Brief description of the committee: This committee is open to students interested in alcohol education as it relates to University students. It is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills and make a difference. Throughout the year, the Drug and Alcohol committee is present at various University Courtyard events and programs relating to alcohol and drug abuse such as Milk and Cookies and serving “mocktails.”
- University Courtyard Bulldog Energy Sustainability Team (UC BEST)
× Meeting Day/Time/Location: Every other Wednesday starting February 3rd at 4:00pm in Graves Hall Recreation Room.
× Brief description of the committee: UC BEST is a committee geared towards encouraging sustainability throughout campus, particularly within the residence halls, through education, publicity, program planning, and networking with other organizations and individuals that share our vision for developing a more environmentally conscious community.
- Wellness Committee
× Meeting Day/Time/Location: TBA
× Brief description of the committee: is dedicated to improving and maintaining the general health and well being of all University Courtyard students. The goal of the Wellness Committee is to promote greater health awareness by providing information, activities and services designed to support healthy lifestyle choices. This committee focuses on programs and activities intended to inform and interest our residents on issues relating to:
-Physical
-Psychological
-Emotional health
× Events:
-Resident Bowl: February
-Condom Olympics: March 18 from 5:30-7:30pm located outside the Atrium
- Relay For Life: April
- Diversity Committee
× Meeting Day/Time/Location: TBA
× Brief description of the committee: Have you ever felt like you were different from the norm? Do you want to challenge common prejudices about race, sexual identity, religious views, etc.? Come be a part of the Diversity Committee if you want to immerse yourself in an open-minded environment and make a difference. University Courtyard’s Diversity Committee is dedicated to:
-Educating students on the beauty of multiculturalism
-Encouraging residents to “come out of their shells”
-Help residents define what diversity is
This is achieved through programs that promote and encourage exploration of cultural backgrounds from a wide variety of viewpoints.
× Events:
-Tunnel of Oppression: April 12 from 8:00pm-11:00pm
- Academic Success
× Meeting Day/Time/Location:TBA
× Brief description of the committee: A student led committee that focuses on improving the academic success of residents living in University Courtyard. The goal is to achieve a 3.5 or higher GPA through programs that seek to enhance academic performance including:
-Promoting good study habits
-Recognizing student academic achievements
-Facilitating networking between students and professors throughout the campus that can assist students in their academic endeavors
*If you want to get involved talk to your RA for more information.
Residence Shout Out
*******Remember that Daylight savings begins on
Sunday, March 14th at 2:00am. Let's spring FORWARD!!!
*If you want to send a shout-out, drop me a note in Housing Happenings box at the Atrium Front Desk or e-mail me at happeningeditor@hotmail.com
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Accounting
• Rent and Meal payments are due the 5th of each month for residents who have chosen the following payment plans:
× Monthly Payment Plan
× Monthly Financial Aid with automatic deduction
× Monthly Financial Aid without automatic deduction
× Two Payment Plan
• A late fee of $25 will be assessed on all past due accounts if payment is not received by the 10th of each month.
• March 2010 Timeline:
× Mar 5 – Payment Due
× Mar 11 – $25 Late Fee Assessed
× Mar 16 – Eviction Notices
× Mar 24 – Eviction
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On-Campus Activities:
× The Blind Side Movie Showing
The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
7 pm at the Satellite Student Union
$2 Fresno State Students with Valid ID
$4 General Public
For More Information call 278-2741
× The Martin Luther King, Jr. Visiting Scholars Committee at California State University, Fresno Proudly Presents:
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson
Best-Selling Author/Scholar/Cultural Critic
Satellite Student Union
Sunday, March 14th at 7:00 pm
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson- an American Book Award recipient and two-time NAACP Image Award winner- is one of the nation’s most influential and renowned public intellectuals. He has been named one of the 150 most powerful African Americans by Ebony Magazine.
“an excellent sociological primer on institutionalized racism in America.”
-Washington Post
This event is FREE and open to the public.
Sponsored by USU Productions and ASI
× Spring Break Extravaganza
Exploring California
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Lawn in front of the bookstore at 11 am – 2 pm
FREE!
Games, Prizes, Giveaways and More!
Music by DJ Nayte
Community Service Opportunities Fair Fun in Fresno Fair
Chance to win a free spring break trip!
For more information call 278-2741
× USU Productions Classic Men's Soccer Tournament
Saturday, March 20, 2010
8 am at the South Gym Field
Double Elimination
* Max 10 Teams in the Tournament
* It will be 6 on 6
* 10 Players on each team - Fresno State Students Only
* Fresno State Intramural Soccer Rules will be followed
* Fresno State Intramural Staff will be the officials
* 1st Place - Trophy and T-shirts
* 2nd and 3rd Place – Trophies
Register your team at the USU Information Center by 5 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2010
For more information all 278-2078
× Monterey Bay Aquarium Bus Trip
Save the Date! Saturday, April 24, 2010
More Information Soon
× Nooners
Concerts in the USU Pit at Noon!
3/9/10 - Indosurf - www.myspace.com/indosurf
3/10/10 – Radagun – radagun.com
3/23/10 - Ashley De Young
3/24/10 – Assemble the Skyline - www.myspace.com/assembletheskyline
× The Bookworm Book Club
Tuesdays, 12pm - 1pm in the USU 310
Sponsored by USU Productions and The Women's Resource Center
For More Information call 278-4435
× Theatre Plays:
http://www.csufresno.edu/theatrearts/performances/current_season.shtml
× $1,100 IN CA$H PRIZE$: Enter the IAMFRESNOSTATE.com video contest!
Original 25-second video clips with the theme "I am Fresno State!" are being accepted for the fourth annual contest at California State University, Fresno.
"We're excited to see what Fresno State students will surprise us with this year," said Angela Byrns, project coordinator. "Each year the entries are
getting better and better."
The "I am Fresno State!" contest builds pride and school spirit among students, alumni and members of the faculty and staff. Each entry will receive an "I am Fresno State!" T-shirt and videos will be uploaded on Youtube for public viewing.
Prizes available are $400 for first place, $300 for second place, $200 for third place and $200 for viewers' choice. The contest is open to students, alumni and friends. Deadline to enter is April 16, 2010 at 4 p.m.
Winners will be announced at the Awards Party scheduled to be held at TheBucket on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 2 p.m.
Details and applications online @ www.iamfresnostate.com
<http://www.iamfresnostate.com/> .
× Now Available in the USU Information Center
Movie Tickets- $7.50
Magic Mountain - $25.00
Universal Studios- $49.00 (1 day pass)
Sea World- $55.00 (2 days of fun)
Disneyland- $146.00 (2 day park hopper adult)
Fresno Area Express-
• One Way Passes- $4.25
• Convenience- $35.00
• Handy Ride- $25.00
• Special- $10.00
• Clovis Transit- $18.00 (monthly pass)
Fax and money order services also provided.
For more information, please call the Information Center at 278-2078 www.auxiliary.com/usu
× Bowling Special!
2 Games - Free Shoes - Only $3
Monday through Thursday 9 am to Noon
Offer available through 5/12/10
For More Information Call 278-2015
Subject to Availability
Must present Valid Fresno State Student ID
About Fresno:
× Cinderella on March 11th @ 6:30pm at the William Saroyan Theatre Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center. For ticket prices visit Ticketmaster here.
Save Mart Center: Concerts
× WWE RAW-Road To Wrestlemania on Mar. 13th @ 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
× PBR (Professional Bull Rider) on Mar. 19th (2010) @ 8:00pm at the Save Mart Center.
× PBR (Professional Bull Rider) on Mar. 20th (2010) @ 6:00pm at the Save Mart Center.
× Strikeforce Challenger Series on Mar. 26th @ 6:45pm at the Save Mart Center.
× Rock & Worship Roadshow on Apr. 1st @ 7:00pm at the Save Mart Center.
× Taylor Swift on Apr. 10th @ 7:00pm at the Save Mart Center.
× Daugthry on Apr. 26th @ 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
× Carrie Underwood on May 18th @ 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
× Tim McGraw on May 25th @ 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
× Alegria-Cirque Du Soleil on May 27th at 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
*TICKETS GO ON SELL FEBRUARY 22nd*
× Alegria-Cirque Du Soleil on May 28th at 3:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
*TICKETS GO ON SELL FEBRUARY 22ND*
× Alegria-Cirque Du Soleil on May 28th at 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
*TICKETS GO ON SELL FEBRUARY 22ND*
× Alegria-Cirque Du Soleil on May 29th at 3:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
*TICKETS GO ON SELL FEBRUARY 22ND*
× Alegria-Cirque Du Soleil on May 29th at 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
*TICKETS GO ON SELL FEBRUARY 22ND*
× Alegria-Cirque Du Soleil on May 30th at 1:00pm at the Save Mart Center.
*TICKETS GO ON SELL FEBRUARY 22ND*
× Alegria-Cirque Du Soleil on May 30th at 5:00pm at the Save Mart Center.
*TICKETS GO ON SELL FEBRUARY 22ND*
Check online for more ticket information visit there website at http://www.savemartcenter.com/
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FSU Sports: Spring Edition
Lacrosse:
× Fresno State vs. Detroit on Mar. 11th @ 4:00pm in Student Horse Center
× Fresno State vs. Iona on Mar. 17th @ 7:00pm in Student Horse Center
× Fresno State vs. Cincinnati on Mar. 23rd @ 4:00pm in Student Horse Center
× Fresno State vs. Stanford on Apr. 2nd @ 7:00pm in Student Horse Center
× Fresno State vs. Oregon on Apr. 4th @ 12:00pm in Student Horse Center
× Fresno State vs. UC Davis on Apr. 23rd @ 3:30pm in Student Horse Center
Men's Tennis:
× Fresno State vs. Cal Poly on Mar. 12th @ 5:00pm in Spalding G Wathen
× Fresno State vs. New Mexico on Mar. 14th @ 12:00pm in Spalding G Wathen
× Fresno State vs. Sacramento State on Apr. 10th @ 3:00pm in Spalding G Wathen
× Fresno State vs. San Diego on Apr.11th @ 12:00pm in Spalding G Wathen
Women's Tennis:
× Fresno State vs. Harvard on Mar. 20th @ 12:00pm in Spalding G Wathen
× Fresno State vs. Pacific on Mar. 20th @ 6:00pm in Spalding G Wathen
× Fresno State vs. SMU on Mar. 27th @ 1:00pm in Spalding G Wathen
× Fresno State vs. Cal Poly Apr. 24th @ 12:00pm in Spalding G Wathen
Men & Women's Track & Field:
× Fresno State Dual on May 1st @ 5:00pm in Warmerdam Field
Women’s Equestrian:
× Fresno State vs. Auburn on Mar. 13th @ 9:00am in Student Horse Center.
× Fresno State vs. Kansas State on Mar. 14th @ 9:00am in Student Horse Center
Baseball:
× Fresno State vs. Santa Clara on Mar. 9th @ 6:05pm at Beiden Field.
× Fresno State vs. Loyola Marymount on Mar. 19th @ 6:05pm at Beiden Field.
× Fresno State vs. Loyola Marymount on Mar. 20th @ 2:05pm at Beiden Field.
× Fresno State vs. Loyola Marymount on Mar. 20th @ 5:35pm at Beiden Field.
× Fresno State vs. Loyola Marymount on Mar. 21st @ 1:05pm at Beiden Field.
Softball:
× Fresno State vs. East Carolina on Mar. 10th @ 6:00pm at Bulldog Diamond.
× Fresno State vs. East Carolina on Mar. 10th @ 8:00pm at Bulldog Diamond.
× Fresno State vs. ETSU on Mar. 11th @ 7:00pm at Bulldog Diamond.
× Fresno State vs. Colorado State on Mar. 12th @ 7:00pm at Bulldog Diamond.
× Fresno State vs. Cal State Northridge on Mar. 13th @ 4:30pm at Bulldog Diamond.
× Fresno State vs. Georgetown on Mar. 13th @ 7:00pm at Bulldog Diamond.
× Fresno State vs. Mississippi State on Mar. 14th @ 2:00pm at Bulldog Diamond.
× Fresno State vs. Princeton on Mar. 16th @ 6:00pm at Bulldog Diamond.
× Fresno State vs. Boise State on Apr. 2nd @ 6:00pm at Bulldog Diamond.
Men’s Basketball:
× WAC Quarterfinals on Mar. 11th TBA
× WAC Semifinals on Mar.12th TBA
× WAC Championship on Mar. 13th TBA
Women’s Basketball:
× WAC Tournament on Mar. 9th TBA
× WAC Tournament on Mar. 10th TBA
× WAC Tournament on Mar. 12th TBA
× WAC Tournament on Mar. 13th TBA
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CD Release March 9, 2010:
× Albert Cross- “Broken Side Of Time”
× Titus Andronicus- “The Monitor”
× Gorillaz- “Plastic Beach”
× Broken Bells- “Broken Bells”
× The Morning Benders- “Big Echo”
× Monica- “Still Standing”
× Liars- “Sisterworld”
× Josh Rouse- “El Turista”
× Frightened Rabbit- “The Winter Of Mixed Drinks”
× New Young Pony Club- “The Optomist”
× Before Their Eyes- “Untouchable”
DVD Release March 9, 2010:
× Boondock Saints II
× Precious
× Hachi: A Dog’s Tale
× Walker Texas Ranger: 7th Season
Movies In Theaters March 12:
× Green Zone
× Remember Me
× She’s Out of My League
× Mother
× Our Family Wedding
TV Shows This Week March 8 to March 14: (Bold: Premiere, Finale and/or Other)
Monday
× The Bachelor Wedding Edition @ 8:00pm on ABC.
× True Life Season Premiere @ 9:00pm on MTV.
× My Life As Liz Season Finale @ 10:30pm on MTV.
× The Buried Life Season Finale@ 10:00pm on MTV.
× Jeopardy @ 7:00pm on ABC
× Wheel of Fortune @ 7:30pm on ABC
× 24 @ 9:00pm on FOX.
× Celebrity Fit Club Season 7 @ 9:00pm on MTV.
× Damages Season @ 8:00pm on FX.
× Greek @ 10:00 on ABC Family.
× Secret Life of An American Teenager @ 8:00pm on ABC Family
× Make It or Break It @ 9:00pm on ABC Family.
× Heroes @ 9:00pm on NBC
× House @ 8:00pm on Fox.
× One Tree Hill @ 8:00pm on The CW.
× Life UneXpexted @ 9:00pm on The CW.
× Castle @ 10:00pm on ABC.
Tuesday
× The Devil Wears Prada (Movie) @ 8:00pm on FX.
× Parenthood @ 10:00pm on NBC.
× 90210 @ 8:00pm on The CW.
× Melrose Place@ 9:00pm on The CW.
× 16 and Pregnant @ 10:00pm on MTV.
× Lost: The Final Season @ 8:00pm on ABC.
× American Idol @ 8:00pm on Fox.
× The Biggest Loser @ 8:00pm on NBC.
× Scrubs @ 8:00pm on ABC.
× The Forgotten @ 10:00pm on ABC.
× NCIS: Los Angeles @ 9:00pm on CBS
× The Good Wife @ 10:00pm on CBS
Wednesday
× Management (Movie) @ 9:00pm on Lifetime.
× America’s Next Top Model Season 14 Premiere @ 8:00 pm on The CW.
× High Society Season Premiere@ 9:30pm on The CW
× Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer @ 8:00pm on NBC.
× Nip/Tuck @ 10:00pm on FX.
× American Idol @ 8:00pm on Fox.
× Ugly Betty @ 10:00pm on ABC
× Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns @ 9:00pm on TBS.
× Modern Family @ 9:00pm on ABC.
× The Real WorldD.C. @ 10:00pm on MTV.
× The Middle @ 8:30pm on ABC.
Thursday
× Mr. Deeds (Movie) @ 9:00pm on TBS.
× Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (Movie) @ 7:30pm on FX
× Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains Season Premiere @ 8:00pm on CBS.
× America’s Best Dance Crew (ABCD) Season 5 @ 10:00pm on MTV.
× Take the Stage Season 2 @ 11:00 on MTV.
× Project Runway @ 10:00pm on Lifetime.
× The Vampire Diaries @ 8:00pm on The CW.
× Supernatural @ 9:00pm on The CW
× The Office @ 9:00pm on NBC
× CSI: Crime Scene @ 9:00pm on CBS.
× Grey Anatomy @ 9:00pm on ABC.
× The Deep End @ 8:00pm on ABC.
× The Mentatlist @ 10:00pm on CBS.
× Survivor: Samoa @ 8:00pm on CBS.
× Bones @ 8:00pm on FOX.
× Private Practice @ 9:00pm on CBS.
× Fringe @ 9:00pm on Fox
Friday
× Rush Hour # (Movie) @ 8:00 pm on TBS.
× Dream Girls (Movie) @ 9:00pm on TNT.
× The 40-Year-Old Virgin (Movie) @ 8:00pm on Bravo.
× Kitchen Nightmares @ 9:00pm on Fox.
× Ugly Betty @ 8:00pm on ABC.
× Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? @ 8:00pm on FOX.
× Ghost Whisperer @ 8:00pm on CBS.
× Smallville @ 8:00pm on The CW.
× Numb3rs @ 10:00pm on CBS.
× Dollhouse @ 8:00pm on FOX.
× Medium @ 9:00pm on CBS.
Saturday
× My Neighbor’s Keeper (Movie) @ 8:00 pm on CW
Sunday
× 60 Minutes @ 7:00 pm on CBS
× Undercover Boss @ 9:00 pm on CBS
× The Amazing Race16 @ 8;00pm on CBS.
× The Girls Next Door @ 10:30pm on E!
× Three Rivers @ 8:00pm on CBS
× Extreme Makeover: Home Edition @ 8:00pm on ABC.
× The Simpsons @ 8:00pm on FOX.
× The Cleveland Show @ 8:30pm on FOX.
× Desperate Housewives @ 9:00pm on ABC.
× Family Guy @ 9:00pm on FOX.
× American Dad @ 9:30pm on FOX.
× Brothers & Sisters @ 10:00pm on ABC.
× Cold Case @ 10:00pm on CBS.
× Tough Love Season 2 @ 9:00pm on VH1.
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Bryan Swarts (Resident Advisor )
Housing Happenings: If you could meet one living celeb, who would it be?
Bryan Swarts: Honesty, there are way too many to list. I would probably be content with any of them.
H.H.: What’s your earliest childhood memory?
B.S.: Watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at my old House. I think I was 2 or 3 years old. Good times, good times.
H.H.: What did people tease you about growing up?
B.S.: I tend to laugh at pretty much anything. Not at anything bad or at times were you shouldn’t laugh, but other then that, yeah, anything.
H.H.: What’s the bravest thing you’ve ever done?
B.S.: There are many definitions for bravery, and with that, I’ll tell whoever wants to know in a more private, personal setting.
H.H.: What in bravest thing you’ve ever done?
B.S.: Music through instruments. I love listening to music and singing but I have always wanted to learn how to play the violin, the piano, the flute, bagpipes, etc.
H.H.: What in life are you most proud of?
B.S.: My family and the great up-bringing they gave me.
H.H.: Which is your favorite Comic book character?
B.S.: Didn’t really read any comics when I was younger, but if I had to pick one, I’d go with Blade. I like his intelligence, his lethality, his realness, and the fact he fight for people who barely know his existence, while he is also fighting his powerful weakness.
H.H.: Has a song made you cry?
B.S.: Yes, several actually. Ask me what they are and I will tell you.
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Man Caught Snorting Drugs Off Police Car
A 26-year-old German man who was having a great time at a nightclub decided to make it even better. He ducked outside to the parking lot and decided to snort some amphetamines.
He found a car and broke out the drugs. He cut a few lines on the hood of the car, getting everything nice and ready. Unfortunately for the man, the car belonged to two police officers.
It was an unmarked car, and it just so happened that the cops came back just as he was about to take the drugs. He was quickly detained. "He´s got horrible luck," said Bert Rauenbusch, police spokesman for Nuremberg.
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Depressed Man Does High Wire Act on High Voltage Power Lines
Guangdong province, China: 26-year-old Xiang Jun has deprived the city of Dongguan of power for four hours by walking up and down on high voltage cables. He had been drinking.
When rescue workers couldn´t talk him down they opted to turn off the power so he wouldn´t be electrocuted. They also kept an air cushion underneath him. Eventually he jumped down onto it.
Police are looking into the matter but it isn´t known if they plan to charge Xiang. Meanwhile he has been taken to a hospital for suspected depression. He wasn´t injured during his high wire act.
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Lone Gunman Shoots Officers at Pentagon Entrance
John Patrick Bedell is dead after calmly opening fire on two police officers at the entrance to the Pentagon, superficially wounding each of them. The California man, who is believed to have acted alone, was killed by the officers´ return fire.
Bedell, 36, was wearing a business suit and carrying a Sturm 9mm and a Taurus 9mm along with "many magazines" of ammunition, said the Pentagon police chief. Bedell was critically wounded in the head and died at George Washington University Hospital.
Police are investigating anti-government Internet postings that may have been written by Bedell, and they do not believe he was connected to any international or domestic group. Bedell´s car has been found and is being searched for evidence.
(New stories came from Click Here)
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Shrimp Coacktail with Rach's Quick Remoulade
Ingredients:
× 1 lemon
× 2 dried bay leaves
× 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, a palm full
× 1 tablespoon mustard seeds, a palm full
× 36 large to jumbo shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined, ask for these at fish counter
Directions:
- Place a deep pot half filled with water on stove over high heat. Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon into water, drop the halved lemon into pot. Add bay leaves, coriander and mustard seeds to the water. When the water boils, add shrimp. Boil 5 minutes or until pink and tails curl towards the heads. Drain and cold shock under running water.
- Combine mayonnaise, mustard, lemon, cayenne, celery and scallions in a small bowl. Arrange shrimp around sauce on serving plate.
(This recipe came from here)
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